Rizzo Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 I took a friend musky fishing last fall...cold, miserable day where I managed one 42 inch fish and he got skunked. Turns out he actually enjoyed being pelted with freezing rain, and decided to invest in his own gear. He's been itching to get out this year, but neither one of us has had the time until today. Pouring rain and dropping temps on the way to the lake this morning brought back memories of the last time we fished together! The first few hours on the water produced nothing other than a visit from the ministry. At 9:30 I lost a small fish (low 30's) at the side of the boat that had taken a swipe at a boo-tail. That was followed up by a smallie that paid a visit (no photo), hitting the same bait a few casts later. Then at 10:30 this beaut fell for a jig. Measuring 48 inches and chunky, this is the best kawartha fish I have caught. No release picture, as it bolted for the depths as soon as it was back in the water. Shortly after this fish was caught I tied into a pesky pesky 18 inch walleye (no photo) speedtrolling a 10 inch grandma. What it was thinking I have no idea, felt like reeling in a dishrag. Needless to say my friend is starting to get discouraged...but isn't that what musky fishing is all about, especially when you're just starting out? Luckily at the 11th hour(literally...we had to be off the water by noon)we got him his first musky, a healthy 42 incher caught speedtrolling a storm thunderstick in 20 feet of water. When I say speedtrolling I'm talking 7-8 mph. I've taken a few new people out this year, and they all think I'm nuts...until their rod doubles over and their fighting their first ski! As long as the lure is staying submerged, I'm giving 'er. Although those storm baits are inexpensive, I'll say this for them, they do operate well at high speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 WOW now that is what I am talking about! Beauty, Rizzo! Your friend's 42 is also a great fish - makes some of the 42's I have caught lately look anorexic in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted August 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 ya he was pretty pleased with his first...shoot I would have been happy with his fish! And you know he was sitting in your chair pete, he was pretty glad when I called him yesterday when you couldn't make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariofisherman Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 nothing wrong with getting fatties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Nice couple of 'Skis Rizzo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Atta boy Roger, that 48 is a beaut !! Congrats to your bud on his 1st musky too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Definitely a beastly 48. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Great report and nice skis. Looks like monster ski weather to me! Congrats to your friend's first musky. Can't complain about that. Mine was 12-14 inches.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Those are some real beauties Roger!! 7 to 8 mph you say, hmmmmm, might have to try that Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Beautiful big muskies! Your friend must really be pumped to head there again. Think i fished there once before and met a CO in a Legend boat. Decent guy, ended up pulling some other boats off the lake. Could be bigger fish there, believe it or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike n' whities Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Hey Rizzo, you interested in driving a solid 8-10 hours to help me get my first ski? beauty fish fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Great report and pics Rizzo Congrats to your friend's first ski True beauty Great job and thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hey Rizzo, you interested in driving a solid 8-10 hours to help me get my first ski? where the heck do you live...because the answer is maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 nice skis congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsTheBassMan Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Beauty Ski's - Awesome that you got your buddy into his first fish and showed him what musky fishing is all about. I'll cut my musky teeth next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbailey Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 the addiction has set in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasbrute Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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